Michael Owen says Trossard deserves no sympathy after his red card against Manchester City.

Leandro Trossard found himself at the heart of controversy after being sent off during Arsenal’s match against Manchester City, leaving his team in a challenging position. Filling in for the injured Martin Odegaard, Trossard struggled to make an impact in the starting role and was eventually dismissed after receiving a second yellow card.

Typically known for his effectiveness as a substitute, the Belgian international couldn’t replicate that form from the start. He picked up two yellow cards in the first half, with the second, in particular, being seen as avoidable, leading to frustration among fans and pundits.

Just before halftime, Trossard was penalized for kicking the ball away after the referee blew the whistle for a foul he had committed. Given that he was already on a yellow card, this act of delaying the restart was viewed as a costly error in judgment.

Former footballer Michael Owen commented on the incident, stating that while the second yellow might seem harsh in some situations, Trossard was ultimately responsible for what happened. Owen pointed out that while the foul itself was reckless, it was the decision to kick the ball away after hearing the whistle that led to his dismissal.

Speaking on Premier League Productions, Owen said: “If someone else had made that foul and then kicked the ball away, the referee might not have noticed it, but in this case, Trossard committed a reckless foul, heard the whistle, and then kicked the ball away. He’s got nobody to blame but himself.”

Trossard’s mistake occurred at a critical moment in the match, severely hampering Arsenal’s chances against a strong Manchester City side. Forced to play with ten men for the entire second half, Arsenal had to adopt a more defensive approach, limiting their attacking options and putting them under constant pressure.

Although Arsenal fought hard, the dismissal made their task significantly harder, and Trossard’s absence was felt throughout the second half. It was a momentary lapse in judgment that had a significant impact, and Trossard will be eager to learn from the experience and avoid similar mistakes in the future.

In the end, it was a reminder to the Belgian winger that even small decisions can have major consequences, and he will be determined to ensure he doesn’t let his team down again.